Labor Union Reading

What is the American Dream often associated with?

• The idea that talent and hard work lead to success.
• The concept that education is not important.
• The notion that success is only for the elite.
• The belief that wealth is inherited.

How did Horatio Alger's books influence the perception of the American Dream?

• They discouraged hard work and ambition.
• They argued that luck is more important than effort.
• They promoted the idea of 'rags-to-riches' success.
• They focused solely on the wealthy elite.

Which of the following best describes blue-collar jobs?

• Jobs that are only found in urban areas.
• Jobs that require a college degree.
• Jobs that pay very high salaries.
• Jobs that are primarily manual labor.

How did immigrants improve their standards of living in the late 1800s?

• By avoiding all forms of labor.
• By relying solely on government assistance.
• By returning to their home countries.
• By forming labor unions and advocating for rights.

What was a primary goal of labor unions formed after the Civil War?

• To support only skilled workers.
• To promote the idea of the American Dream.
• To advocate for better wages and working conditions.
• To eliminate all businesses.

How did the public view the role of labor unions after events like the Haymarket Square Riot?

• They were ignored by the media.
• They were seen as peaceful organizations.
• They were considered essential for workers' rights.
• They were viewed as instigators of violence.

What impact did strikes have on public perception of labor unions?

• They had no effect on public perception.
• They made labor unions more popular among the public.
• They improved the image of labor unions.
• They often led to a negative view of labor unions.

What was the purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

• To eliminate competition in the market.
• To support labor unions.
• To stop unfair business practices.
• To promote monopolies in business.

What percentage of manufacturing was controlled by trusts by 1900?

• 25 percent
• 10 percent
• 40 percent
• 60 percent

What was a common misconception about labor unions during the Gilded Age?

• They were seen as necessary for workers' rights.
• They were viewed as extreme and radical.
• They had no influence on wages.
• They were popular among all workers.